User:SpecWiki/Tactical Table

Tactical Tables, also known as Smart Tables and Smart Net or LAN Tables, are tables equipped with an internal power and Ethernet infrastructure. Tactical Table primary use is for the reduction of time and cost associated with cable management when setting up operation centers or training facilities. Full networking and power management inside the Tactical Table allows for rapid setup of a computer based network. Power and network cabling need only be run to one table, instead of every device on the table.

Tables are typically constructed of rugged aluminum for good strength to weight ratio and covered with Line-X or powder coating. The inside of the table is built to host not only power, but also separate Ethernet and telephony based data communication traffic. Network switches inside the table route SIPRNet, NIPRNet, Coalition, Tactical communications, telephone and video. Tables are configurable to host other network communication technologies. All table infrastructures are designed to separate secure from unsecured data communication traffic.

Tactical Tables are best utilized when they are grouped. For example, any one table can be jumped to any two other tables; the first table is plugged into power and network sources while the next table is plugged into the first table and the third table is plugged into the second, and so on.

There are approximately 20,000 Tactical Tables deployed internationally and used for military, civilian and commercial applications.

Types of Tactical Tables
Fundamentally Tactical Tables contain a power and data network infrastructure. Types of tables can be categorized by their power inputs and data network infrastructure in addition to their dimensions. Standard Tactical Tables are designed for 110VAC or 220 VAC power input while Euro Tables are designed specifically for European 220VAC power inputs via 110/220VAC switches. All types of tables also include Corner tables to alter the layout of table series.

Use
Tactical Tables are used for deployed Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Tactical Operation Command Center (TOCC), Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) centers, Business Continuity, Emergency Operation Centers (EOC), training facilities as well as fixed facility locations.

Military
All branches of the U.S. military as well as the military of foreign countries use Tactical Tables for forward, advanced party Tactical Operation Centers (TOC). The deployed TOC’s demand rapid setup/breakdown time and Tactical Tables help to significantly reduce these times.

Civilian
Emergency and First Responders use Tactical Tables in deployable Emergency Operations Centers (EOC). Like the military, emergency operations require rapid setup/breakdown of which the Tactical Table is a key component.

Fixed Facility
The drivers for using Tactical Tables in Fixed Facilities are slightly different that using these tables in a deployable environment. The primary reason for using Tactical Tables in a fixed facility is the ability to rapidly reconfigure the IT infrastructure without the time and expense of re-cabling each workstation.